As a VIE in Procurement, you will support and drive strategic procurement initiatives for industrial automation projects, working at the intersection of Project Management, Supplier Strategy, Cost & Risk Management.
You will be fully embedded in project teams and exposed to end-to-end project delivery, from early sourcing decisions to supplier performance during ramp-up.

This role is designed for a high-potential graduate seeking strong ownership, structured exposure, and accelerated development toward a future Procurement /Project Leader / Category role.

Key Responsibilities

Project Procurement & Delivery Excellence Support

• Support and contribute to the deployment of procurement strategies for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with supplier strategies, cost targets, and time-to-market objectives
• Support and coordinate procurement activities across project phases in close collaboration with Project Leaders, R&D, Quality, and Industrial teams
• Participate in supplier selection and qualification processes, including preparation of audits, risk assessments, and sourcing recommendations
• Track project procurement KPIs and prepare clear dashboards and management updates
• Support Make-or-Buy analyses and sourcing recommendations at early project stages

Supplier & Business Line Support

• Support supplier management activities for assigned suppliers or business lines, including preparation of business reviews and follow-up of action plans
• Contribute to supplier integration into Schneider Electric programs and maturity tracking
• Assist in contract preparation and follow-up in coordination with peers and legal teams
• Support negotiation preparation

Risk, Data & Process Excellence Support

• Proactively identify supply, cost, or quality risks and escalate with data-driven recommendations
• Ensure high-quality project and supplier data in procurement tools (PFU, Project ID Cards, dashboards)
• Support compliance with procurement and project processes
• Prepare clear documentation to support decision-making at project milestones

Flexibility & Team Contribution

• Remain flexible to support ad-hoc team priorities and transversal initiatives, contributing to collective performance and continuity

Education & Background

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or equivalent
• First experience in procurement field, project management in industrial environment

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and structuring skills; comfortable with data, KPIs, and dashboards
• Ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural environments
• Good communication skills; able to synthesize complex topics for management
• Proactive mindset with willingness to challenge, learn, and take ownership
• Fluent English required

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to strategic procurement projects in a global industrial environment
• Hands-on experience with supplier strategy, project delivery, and risk management
• Strong development path toward Procurement Project Leader / Category roles
• High level of visibility and interaction with senior stakeholders

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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